After hearing about a terrorist act, you read a book to learn what causes such behavior. This is an example of reliance on the:
A) scientific method of inquiry.
B) rational method of inquiry.
C) direct experience method of inquiry.
D) method of authority.

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This is an example of the method of authority, as you are relying on a book, which is a source of information written by experts or authorities on the subject, to understand the causes of terrorist behavior.

After Hearing About a Terrorist Act, You Read a Book